The Lion’s Roar Home of the Lions
Weekly Update 12/7/2018
At Lakeside Elementary our mission is to provide diverse opportunities for learning as appropriate for each student to become productive members of society.
Late Start
Winter Break
Welcome Back!
Mrs. Smith’s Snapchat…
Hello Lakeside Parents and Guardians, Next week, we have another late start date. On Wednesday, December 12, our school day will begin at 9:40 a.m. Buses will arrive approximately 1-hour later than normal and we will be accepting car riders at our front door, at 9:30 am. If your student attends a daycare, please notify them of the 1- hour delay. Please do not release students until a staff member is visible outside to receive students.
I am hearing a lot of exciting news regarding our students’ growth with the NSGRA assessments. Student reports will come home with report cards when we return for 2nd semester.
Have a nice weekend!
Mrs. Smith
Senate Bill 355
Dear Warren Family,
During the 2017-18 Legislative Session, State Lawmakers passed Senate Bill 355, which required all public schools to provide age-appropriate research, evidence-based instruction, and child abuse education and policies on child abuse and child sexual abuse to students in kindergarten through grade 12.
Beginning on December 17, 2018, your child’s school will be using the Think First & Stay Safe child personal safety program. Think First & Stay Safe teaches students skills to help them stay safe. Presentations will be given by the Indiana University School of Social Work, Marion County Department of Child Services, and Warren staff and administration. Our learners will be taught the importance of treating one another with kindness and respect. They will also learn about personal boundaries and their right to have their boundaries respected by others. The program’s interactive lessons help children differentiate between healthy and unhealthy behaviors. The program gives students regular reminders that trusted adults are available to help with their safety, and are available to talk to any time.
If you have any questions about the Think First & Stay Safe curriculum, please do not hesitate to contact your building principal.
Working together, we can all help to ensure the health and personal safety of our children.
Sincerely,
James Taylor, MSW
Director of Student Services
Estimada familia de Warren,
Durante la Sesión Legislativa 2017-18, los legisladores estatales aprobaron el Proyecto de Ley Senatorial 355, que exige que todas las escuelas públicas proporcionen a los estudiantes de kínder al grado 12 información apropiada para la edad de cada estudiante acerca de educación de abuso infantil.
A partir de 17 de diciembre de 2018, la escuela de su hijo utilizará el programa de seguridad infantil Think First & Stay Safe child. Think First & Stay Safe enseña a los estudiantes habilidades para ayudarlos a mantenerse seguros. Las presentaciones serán dadas por las personas de la Escuela de Trabajo Social de la Universidad IUPUI (Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis), el Departamento de Servicios de Protección al Menor del Condado de Marion, y los administradores y personal de Warren. A nuestros alumnos se les enseñará la importancia de tratar a los demás con amabilidad y respecto. También, aprenderán sobre los límites personales y su derecho a que otros respeten sus límites. La lecciones interactivas del programa ayudan a los niños a diferenciar entre comportamientos saludables y no saludables, El programa les Brinda a los estudiantes recordatorios regulares de que hay adultos de confianza disponibles para ayudarlos con su seguridad, y están disponibles para habla en cualquier momento.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el programa de estudios Think First & Stay Safe, no dude en ponerse en contacto con el director de la escuela de su hijo/a.
Al trabajar juntos, todos podemos ayudar a garantizar la salud y la seguridad personal de los niños.
Sinceramente,
James Taylor, MSW
Director de Student Services
Attendance
First Grade: 95.05%
Second Grade: 95.54%
Third Grade: 96.20%
Fourth Grade 95.33%:
School Average: 95.43%
District Average: 97%
Chartwells
Thank you!
Lost and Found
We currently have many personal items in the Lost and Found bins located in the school clinic. Please check with your child and if they are missing any clothing, jackets, books, lunchboxes, or other personal items, please have them check our bins. Any item not claimed by the end of the day on December 21 will be donated to a worthy charity.
Outside Recess
It’s that time of year when we need to remind student to make sure they have appropriate clothing for recess. The district policy states students will be going outside for recess if the temperature and the wind chill are above 20 degrees. We have extra coats, hats, and gloves for students in need. Please contact the front office if you need assistance.
Students must go outside unless we have a doctor statement.
Weekly Counselor Digest:
Weekly Attendance Statistic: Frequent absences from school can shape adulthood (DOE Study)
Weekly Behavioral Statistic: in 2015 29.3% of Indiana students reported feeling sad and/or hopeless (CDC, 2015)
College & Career: This month is National Career Development Month: encourage your child to talk about what they want to be when they grow up, schedule fun (and sometimes free) activities to go shadow a career that interests your student!
Grief support is still available, please reach out to me if interested
Your school counselor will be rolling out some new lessons in the next week or so! Next week’s newsletter will include the subjects covered and possible follow up activities.
HEALTHY CELEBRATIONS
While we love to celebrate, please remember that there is a “no birthday treats “ guideline. To access fun and helpful resources for healthy celebration ideas please visit the district wellness policy by clicking on this link. Also, note that no birthday invitations are allowed to be distributed at school. It is school policy.
SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLICATIONS/ NEWS MEDIA USE FOR STUDENTS
Box Tops
Wellness Policy
In compliance with the district's wellness policy, please DO NOT send in a food item for your child's birthday. We encourage you to donate your child's favorite book to their classroom, arrange a time for a game or craft in the classroom, send in party hats for your students class or send in stickers or cards.
School Visits
Lunch Policy
If a student has a balance of $25.00 or higher, the student will be provided a choice of two alternate meals at a reduced rate of $0.50. Parents may check student account balances by using the link provided to the Lunch Parent Portal.
Lakeside Elementary School
Email: jsmith6@warren.k12.in.us
Website: http://lakeside.warren.k12.in.us/
Location: 9601 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229, USA
Phone: 317-532-2850
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakesideLionsDen/
Twitter: @Lakeside_Lions